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The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effect of colchicine on high sensitivity C-reactive protein (hs-CRP), a blood marker to measure inflammation, in patients with acute coronary syndromes.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Active Comparator | Colchicine 1mg daily oral |
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| 2 | Placebo Comparator | Placebo 1 capsule daily oral |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colchicine | Drug | 1mg once daily |
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| Placebo |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To determine the effect of low dose colchicine on hs-CRP. | 30 days |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
|---|---|---|
| To determine the effect of colchicine on (a)platelet function and (b)short-term risk (30 days) of cardiovascular events | 30 days |
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Inclusion Criteria:
Exclusion Criteria:
Contraindication to colchicine including any of the following:
Concurrent use of moderate-strong CYP3A4 inhibitors (a complete list is appended in the full protocol)
Known severe liver disease and/or elevated transaminases > 1.5x the upper limit of normal
Estimated GFR < 50 ml/min
Pregnant or lactating women or women not protected by a reliable contraception method
Current treatment with colchicine at enrollment
Active infection or systemic inflammation eg active rheumatoid arthritis
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| Name | Affiliation | Role |
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| John Eikelboom, FRACP FRCPA | McMaster University | Study Director |
| Facility | Status | City | State | ZIP | Country | Contacts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hamilton General Hospital | Hamilton | Ontario | L8L2X2 | Canada |
| Type | Date | Date Unknown |
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| Release | Jan 4, 2017 | |
| Reset | Feb 23, 2017 |
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| Release Date | Unrelease Date | Unrelease Date Unknown | Reset Date | MCP Release Number |
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| Jan 4, 2017 | Feb 23, 2017 |
| ID | Term |
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| D054058 | Acute Coronary Syndrome |
| ID | Term |
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| D017202 | Myocardial Ischemia |
| D006331 | Heart Diseases |
| D002318 | Cardiovascular Diseases |
| D014652 | Vascular Diseases |
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| ID | Term |
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| D003078 | Colchicine |
| ID | Term |
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| D000470 | Alkaloids |
| D006571 | Heterocyclic Compounds |
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| Drug |
1 capsule daily |
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